WHY DO I NEED LABS?
Labs are essential to identify specific hormonal deficiencies and check several other biomarkers to assess overall health. These are needed before the initial face-to-face consult to discuss hormone replacement and how this relates to you specifically. Other than hormone replacement labs are an essential part of assessing metabolic health while on medications used for weight loss. If you have had labs drawn from another provider within 6 months we may be able to use these as well but this will need to be discussed with the provider.
Initial labs for Men ($170)
- Testosterone Total: Amount of circulating testosterone in the blood including free testosterone and testosterone bound to SHBG and albumin (protein in the blood)
- Testosterone Free: Typically accounting for about 2-3% of circulating testosterone this is the unbound version that acts on tissues
- Sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG): Protein in the blood that binds to testosterone limiting the amount that can act on tissues
- PSA: Protein made by cells in the prostate used as a screening test for prostate cancer
- CMP: Contains 14 different measurements that help to determine the status of the kidneys, liver, and metabolism
- CBC: Measures the amount of red blood cells in the blood. This is important because TRT can increase the amount of red blood cells (Erythrocytosis) and in some cases, you may require blood donations to reduce this number.
- Estradiol (E2): Also known as "estrogen" is aromatized from testosterone. Estrogen plays a significant role in men for maintaining healthy bones, modulating libido, erectile function, and spermatogenesis
- FSH: Hormone that stimulates testicular growth and enhances the production of an androgen-binding protein from cells in the testes
- LH: Hormone that stimulates the release of testosterone from cells in the testes
- Lipid Panel: A test used to measure the amount of cholesterol and other types of fats in the blood. TRT can lower cholesterol in the blood in addition to a "good fat" called high-density lipoprotein (HDL) so monitoring this is an important part of therapy.
- TSH: Hormone that stimulates the thyroid gland to secrete hormones that affect body metabolism
**Includes initial in-person or telehealth appointment**
Initial labs for women ($150)
- Testosterone Total: Amount of circulating testosterone in the blood including free testosterone and testosterone bound to SHBG and albumin (protein in the blood)
- Estradiol (E2): Also known as "estrogen" is aromatized from testosterone. Estrogen plays a significant role in men for maintaining healthy bones, modulating libido, erectile function, and spermatogenesis
- Progesterone: Powerful hormone that prevents hyperplasia of the uterus, prevents breast cancer, and regulates mood
- CMP: Contains 14 different measurements that help to determine the status of the kidneys, liver, and metabolism
- CBC: Measures the amount of red blood cells in the blood. This is important because TRT can increase the amount of red blood cells (Erythrocytosis) and in some cases, you may require blood donations to reduce this number.
- FSH: Hormone that stimulates testicular growth and enhances the production of an androgen-binding protein from cells in the testes
- LH: Hormone that stimulates the release of testosterone from cells in the testes
- Lipid Panel: A test used to measure the amount of cholesterol and other types of fats in the blood. TRT can lower cholesterol in the blood in addition to a "good fat" called high-density lipoprotein (HDL) so monitoring this is an important part of therapy.
**Includes initial in-person or telehealth appointment**